Working Lead, Machining

Orchid•Holt, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Working Lead ensures the day to day operations of his/her assigned area and shift, directing the work and providing assistance to team members to ensure the correct processes are being followed at all times. He/She leads operations as subject matter expert and participates in coaching, training, and developing employees. The Working Lead assists and guides his/her team; however, he/she does not manage the individual members of the team. The Working Lead, Machining primarily performs work alongside the members of his/her team. The Working Lead I is responsible for a low to medium complexity area with up to 3 functions and 13 employees.

Requirements

High School Or Equivalent (Required)
3+ Years of Experience in a Manufacturing Environment (Required)
1+ Years of Experience in Leadership (Required)

Nice To Haves

Associates of Arts (A.A) (Preferred)
Associates of Science (A.S) (Preferred)
Experience as a Trainer (Preferred)
Experience of the processes in the work area (Preferred)
Experience Leading a Small Group or Project Team (Preferred)
Lean Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
Operations Experience (Preferred)
Any Trade School (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Assists the Supervisor, Operations in the oversight of shop-floor day to day processes or operations.
Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
Occasionally assigns work to ensure On-Time In Full completion of work. Monitors individual productivity, as directed by Supervisors. Reports outcomes to Supervisor.
Conducts daily team meetings at the start of the shift to discuss daily production schedule/goals. Ensures materials are available to complete scheduled work; maintain consumable supplies (e.g. Kanban)
Ensures production metrics are being tracked as required and earned hours are achieved.
Reports out at daily Gemba and lean daily management (LDM).
Assists Supervisor in developing and implementing procedures, and ensure they are being followed.
Recommends measures to improve production methods, worker performance, quality and delivery of product.
Keeps the Supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
Daily and where needed, performs the work of the team members, ensuring coverage and continuous operation.
Coaches team members to be successful.
Assists or performs training of personnel as directed by the department supervisor.
Communicate the performance goals to the individuals in the department.
Communicate regularly to supervisor on performance, quality, schedules, operations and other issues as necessary.
Assist in eliminating safety hazards; promote safe work practices and environment; investigate accidents as necessary.
Completes various reports, audits, checklists and training forms as scheduled or requested and provides information to other personnel as necessary.
Visually inspects machined parts.
Ensures standard operating procedures (standard work) are available, up to date, and followed by team members
Regularly produces parts by editing programs, setting up, and operating a machine, such as; a computer numerical control (CNC) machine or other equipment, as applicable (Greater than 50% of the total work).
May participate in interviewing candidates for positions. Does not have hiring/termination authority.
Is a technical subject matter expert to employees.
Inspects equipment to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Performs basic maintenance on machines to ensure proper function. Identifies signs of malfunctions and escalate issues to appropriate departments.
Supports providing and documenting training to ensure team members have the required knowledge and skills prior to performing job duties independently.
Recommends measures to improve production methods, worker performance, quality and delivery of product.
Supports the development and implementation of procedures and ensures compliance. Additionally, supports the development of compliance procedures
Reinforces safety expectations. Ensures safety operating practices are demonstrated. Reports issues/concerns to Supervisor.
Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Provides and documents training on standard of work instructions, policies, and procedures in a timely manner to ensure team members have the required knowledge and skills prior to performing work independently.